Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 423: At 23, she embraces a gold brick; at 60, she embraces a mountain of gold.

Chapter 423: Chapter 423: At 23, she embraces a gold brick; at 60, she embraces a mountain of gold.

"Pop, pop, pop..."

The sound of firecrackers echoed in the dusk of Jiangning.

A wedding procession with over a hundred vehicles attracted the attention of the entire city.

It wasn’t just because this slowly moving wedding convoy was long.

It wasn’t even because of the giant red bridal sedan chair that slowly made its way at the front of the procession.

But because in Jiangning customs, the bride is picked up in the morning, and the wedding reception is held in the evening.

No one would pick up their bride at this time in the evening.

Last time, Shangguan Min Yue sat alone in her bridal chamber for an entire day.

"I remember my grandma saying that marrying at night meant it was a ghost marriage," someone whispered.

"Back in the day, if a landlord’s son died before he was married, they would wed him to a bride at night," another added.

"Right, right, I’ve also heard that, if the son was buried, the father-in-law would sleep in the daughter-in-law’s room at night, and if a child was conceived, it would be called a grandchild."

"That’s messed up, which family still follows such backward customs, especially in these times?"

"Put it up on the internet, let everyone see which family is still into this stuff!"

"It’s the Gong Family taking a bride... didn’t Gong Tianao already marry once?"

"I heard his previous wife ran away with her lover, and now he’s taking another one."

The crowd of onlookers eagerly took out their cell phones to take photos and videos.

At the same time, previous news about Gong Tianao’s wedding was brought up again and rehashed.

Naturally, the bridal procession became the focal point of the evening.

At that moment, however, the Gong Family was on pins and needles.

They had originally wanted to regain the face they lost when the bride was taken from them before.

But now, things only got worse.

The rumors of a ghost marriage especially infuriated Gong Tianao.

Grabbing Gong Changjun’s arm, he whined, "Dad, I’ve been blasted online, everyone is cursing me, calling me inhuman, what should I do? How can I show my face outside after this?"

"It’s your own doing! Didn’t I tell you to inform the Gong Family to send the bride over as soon as possible? But you had to go and add a convoy, and even demand a big red bridal sedan. Who does that in the middle of the night? You’re asking to be cursed!" Gong Changjun replied sternly.

Gong Changjun’s face was stone-cold.

If he had been more able-bodied, he wouldn’t have such a son.

He would’ve sent him packing long ago.

"I just wanted to vent my anger... I didn’t expect the Shangguan Family to play dirty... Tonight, I’ll definitely drain this damned Shangguan Min Yue dry!" Gong Tianao muttered, clenching his fists.

On this wedding night, he planned to use his family’s secret technique to drain Shangguan Min Yue completely.

Then he would be a true Martial Cultivator.

"Keep your voice down, this kind of thing must not be mentioned to outsiders, especially that our Gong Family’s secret technique must remain undisclosed. It’s a profound secret that could bring unimaginable consequences if revealed, do you understand?" Gong Changjun quickly pulled Gong Tianao aside, reiterating the warning.

This technique of absorbing energy from a female to supplement one’s own was the most despicable skill in the martial world.

If people were to find out that the Gong Family resorted to such an Evil Skill,

they might be completely discredited from then on.

"Don’t worry, Dad, I’ll definitely not mention it to anyone, but can we think of a way to get the Shangguan Family to send the bride over quickly?" Gong Tianao said, rubbing his nose.

Seeing Shangguan Min Yue’s exquisite face again tonight,

he was finding it difficult to contain himself.

"I’ve already sent someone to inform them. The ceremony begins at eight o’clock sharp, and the bride must be there by then, or there’s no need for her to come at all," Gong Changjun gave his son an exasperated look.

The Gong Family was in a position of control now.

Little tricks from the Shangguan Family wouldn’t change a thing.

"Alright, then I’ll also start preparing... However, that damned guy won’t come to make trouble for us, will he?" Gong Tianao was about to leave but stopped in his tracks.

The last time Lin Fan had disrupted their wedding, it had truly left a shadow on him.

"If he does come, that will be perfect. We’ll have Fairy Xifeng get rid of him once and for all and eliminate the thorn in our side!" Gong Changjun said through gritted teeth.

Every time he thought of Lin Fan, he couldn’t help but want to bite him to death.

"Right, why haven’t I seen Fairy Xifeng?"

Gong Tianao looked around.

At the banquet where distinguished guests filled every seat, Fairy Xifeng and Master Miejue were nowhere to be seen.

Now that he thought about it, he hadn’t seen them all afternoon either.

"Seems like she went to take a bath, and she even brought her own weird bathtub. High people have their eccentricities, don’t ask too much, and certainly don’t go snooping. You got that?"

Gong Changjun glared at Gong Tianao.

The way this kid looked at Fairy Xifeng was definitely different.

Truly a lascivious little bastard.

"I got it, I just don’t know how she maintains herself!"

Gong Tianao rubbed his nose with a mischievous grin.

Thinking about it now, Fairy Xifeng’s face really was perfect.

But when he thought about her being over eighty years old...

Forget it then.

"I’m warning you again, go change your clothes nicely. If you dare to let your thoughts wander, I’ll castrate you!"

He glared fiercely at Gong Tianao.

Gong Changjun was also puzzled.

How could someone over eighty years old have the face of someone in their twenties?

But such matters, he dared only think to himself.

He certainly didn’t dare to investigate.

"Wow!"

While the father and son were still muttering in their hearts.

A gasp suddenly erupted from the crowd.

Following the sound, they saw Fairy Xifeng, dressed in a hemp robe, walking slowly over.

Her jet-black hair was done up in a bun.

Her delicate face and smooth skin were stunningly celestial.

Even in loose clothing, her breathtaking beauty could not be concealed.

Even the Gong family, who had seen her once before, felt a moment of daze.

How could taking a bath seem to change her appearance?

Her delicate features were even more beautiful and attractive than before.

"As expected of Fairy Xifeng, truly a celestial maiden descended to earth."

"I heard Fairy Xifeng was a famous figure from thirty years ago, but she doesn’t look a day over twenty."

"If she weren’t called a fairy, then who could be? Naturally endowed with stunning beauty, she truly is a fairy descended to earth, one of the Five Saints."

"A woman three years older could be a treasure, marrying her would be like marrying a gold mine!"

"I don’t care for a gold mine; I only wish to ascend to Wushan with the fairy."

The guests whispered among themselves, their conversations filled with various opinions.

Some indecorous comments were even laced with lecherous thoughts.

As a renowned martial cultivator, Fairy Xifeng could very well hear these whispered words.

But she didn’t get angry; instead, a smile played upon her lips.

The vulgar thoughts of men had somehow become a reason for her to take pride.

After all, at the age of eighty, being able to so bewitch all creation was a rare ability indeed.

"Fairy, Shangguan Min Yue’s bridal palanquin is already at the door, should we let it in now?"

Gong Qiliang hurried over.

Although he was an elder of the Gong Family, he was nothing more than dust in front of Fairy Xifeng.

"Normally, those who betray their family deserve death without doubt, but since the Gong family is benevolent, let her come in. After all, she was once one of our own. Today, I’ll bear witness here, and let’s see who dares to oppose this marriage!"

Fairy Xifeng’s lips curved into a cold smile.

Her gaze flicked towards the southwest corner.

She knew someone had arrived.